Physician (Pulmonary, Critical Care)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Boise seamlessly blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills. Take a stroll through Downtown Boise and Old Boise, where historic architecture meets modern design. The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene, Visit Boise's food guide where you'll find a range of recommendations. For sports enthusiasts, Boise is home to Boise State University's renowned Bronco Stadium. The city's cultural scene is equally captivating with the historic Egyptian Theatre and Boise Art Museum features contemporary art, while Treefort Music Fest brings the city alive with music, art, and creativity. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Maybe available for highly qualified individuals. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician is recognized as an expert in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care . He or she performs diagnoses and treatments of the full range of cases and problems encountered, in collaboration with other medical staff as appropriate. He or she may supervise and mentor students, medical students and residents, nurse practitioners, and . The incumbent expected to become joint faculty with an affiliated university. The clinical duties of this position include serving as an attending pulmonologist and critical care physician, performing inpatient and outpatient consultations, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disease and sleep disorders teaching medical students and supervising residents, fellows, and nurse practitioners. This position is a key medical staff appointment as selected by the medical staff and administration of the Boise VA Medical Center. It requires knowledge in all facets of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care. The position may require participation in regular meetings, committees and boards as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Staff and/or Associate Chief of Staff - Medicine. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm